1. Purpose. To announce amendments to governmentwide guidance cost principles for grants to and agreements with educational institutions; State, local, and Indian Tribal governments; and non-profit organizations found in OMB Circulars A-21, A-87 and A-122.

4. Substance. The Office of Management and Budget is amending OMB Circulars A-21, A-87 and A-122 to bring consistency to the three Circulars.

5. Action. Program administrators are requested to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff and other agencies.

6. Contact. Comments or questions about this OMB action may be directed to Gilbert Tran on 202.395.3993. Comments or questions
about grants and other financial assistance and nonprocurement agreements with ETA may be directed to your Regional Office: